Jen Sugden
@jensugden.bsky.social
Writer of comic fiction | Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction shortlisted | Sunday Times Bestseller | Erstwhile Victorianist (PhD in 19th C fiction) | She/Her
Listen: Victoriocity Podcast & Murmurs (BBC Sounds)
Read: High vaultage (Gollancz)
Listen: Victoriocity Podcast & Murmurs (BBC Sounds)
Read: High vaultage (Gollancz)
Midlands Victoriocity fans! High Vaultage fans! Or just those of you who are curious - this is tomorrow! Come ask us questions in person, get your books signed or just register your complaints!
October 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Midlands Victoriocity fans! High Vaultage fans! Or just those of you who are curious - this is tomorrow! Come ask us questions in person, get your books signed or just register your complaints!
For anyone who’s been holding out for a bargain - our Wodehouse Prize shortlisted Neo Victorian detective comedy is now under £9 on Am*zon!
August 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
For anyone who’s been holding out for a bargain - our Wodehouse Prize shortlisted Neo Victorian detective comedy is now under £9 on Am*zon!
People of Oxford - and the surrounding areas - we’d love to see you at VICTORIOCITY LIVE! It’s part of a double bill with CROWLEY TIME- and should be a super fun night! Do come 🎉 oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/vic...
April 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
People of Oxford - and the surrounding areas - we’d love to see you at VICTORIOCITY LIVE! It’s part of a double bill with CROWLEY TIME- and should be a super fun night! Do come 🎉 oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/vic...
GIVEAWAY!
Tomorrow⚡️High Vaultage⚡️ - our Wodehouse Prize-shortlisted, alt-historical detective comedy romp - is out in paperback in the UK. So @chrissugden.bsky.social & I are giving one lucky person (based anywhere) a signed limited edition hardback! To enter: like and repost by 28th Feb 12pm!
Tomorrow⚡️High Vaultage⚡️ - our Wodehouse Prize-shortlisted, alt-historical detective comedy romp - is out in paperback in the UK. So @chrissugden.bsky.social & I are giving one lucky person (based anywhere) a signed limited edition hardback! To enter: like and repost by 28th Feb 12pm!
February 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
GIVEAWAY!
Tomorrow⚡️High Vaultage⚡️ - our Wodehouse Prize-shortlisted, alt-historical detective comedy romp - is out in paperback in the UK. So @chrissugden.bsky.social & I are giving one lucky person (based anywhere) a signed limited edition hardback! To enter: like and repost by 28th Feb 12pm!
Tomorrow⚡️High Vaultage⚡️ - our Wodehouse Prize-shortlisted, alt-historical detective comedy romp - is out in paperback in the UK. So @chrissugden.bsky.social & I are giving one lucky person (based anywhere) a signed limited edition hardback! To enter: like and repost by 28th Feb 12pm!
It’s my birthday and I’ve been really under the weather! But if you want to cheer me up and give me the best gift ever - and you’ve read mine and Chris’ debut novel
- then please consider rating and reviewing on whatever platform you can!
- then please consider rating and reviewing on whatever platform you can!
January 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It’s my birthday and I’ve been really under the weather! But if you want to cheer me up and give me the best gift ever - and you’ve read mine and Chris’ debut novel
- then please consider rating and reviewing on whatever platform you can!
- then please consider rating and reviewing on whatever platform you can!
Christmas Doggie Walkies 🐕🐕🐕🎄🎄🎄
December 23, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Christmas Doggie Walkies 🐕🐕🐕🎄🎄🎄
7/7: and finally behind door 🚪 12 of ❄️JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR ❄️ it’s VAEL from Realms of Peril and Glory. A TTRPG full of heart and with characters you really root for! Great storytelling. Enjoy!
December 12, 2024 at 9:45 PM
7/7: and finally behind door 🚪 12 of ❄️JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR ❄️ it’s VAEL from Realms of Peril and Glory. A TTRPG full of heart and with characters you really root for! Great storytelling. Enjoy!
6/7: behind 🚪 11 of 🎄JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR🎄 it’s the utterly hilarious ‘Hopping’ from the incredible @sueharrison123.bsky.social & Lucy Trodd! If you loved ‘Blackadder’, The Brothers Faversham, or ‘Bleak Expectations’ you’ll ADORE this. I Hope it gets picked up for more!
December 12, 2024 at 9:45 PM
6/7: behind 🚪 11 of 🎄JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR🎄 it’s the utterly hilarious ‘Hopping’ from the incredible @sueharrison123.bsky.social & Lucy Trodd! If you loved ‘Blackadder’, The Brothers Faversham, or ‘Bleak Expectations’ you’ll ADORE this. I Hope it gets picked up for more!
5/7: behind 🚪10 of 🤶JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR 🤶 it’s MURMURS from BBC sounds. A weird fiction anthology with some incredible storytelling from some brilliant writers (also me and Chris!) This was such an ambitious series and I’m still sad it didn’t get a second run.
December 12, 2024 at 9:45 PM
5/7: behind 🚪10 of 🤶JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR 🤶 it’s MURMURS from BBC sounds. A weird fiction anthology with some incredible storytelling from some brilliant writers (also me and Chris!) This was such an ambitious series and I’m still sad it didn’t get a second run.
4/7: Behind 🚪9 of ☃️JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR ☃️ it’s LIFE WITH LEOH.
Written by one of the most talented writers (and all-time great humans!) @readitsomewhere.bsky.social - if you love brilliantly written and brilliantly funny romcoms PLEASE listen. I NEED a Netflix series!
Written by one of the most talented writers (and all-time great humans!) @readitsomewhere.bsky.social - if you love brilliantly written and brilliantly funny romcoms PLEASE listen. I NEED a Netflix series!
December 12, 2024 at 9:45 PM
4/7: Behind 🚪9 of ☃️JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR ☃️ it’s LIFE WITH LEOH.
Written by one of the most talented writers (and all-time great humans!) @readitsomewhere.bsky.social - if you love brilliantly written and brilliantly funny romcoms PLEASE listen. I NEED a Netflix series!
Written by one of the most talented writers (and all-time great humans!) @readitsomewhere.bsky.social - if you love brilliantly written and brilliantly funny romcoms PLEASE listen. I NEED a Netflix series!
3/7: Behind 🚪 8 of 🎅🏼JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR 🎅🏼 it’s @davidkbarnes.bsky.social!
“A Spark of Darkness”. This Hitchcock inspired thriller keeps you on your toes and downloading the next episode immediately! Atmospheric and gripping! Brilliant! But then it’s DKB! Of course it is!
“A Spark of Darkness”. This Hitchcock inspired thriller keeps you on your toes and downloading the next episode immediately! Atmospheric and gripping! Brilliant! But then it’s DKB! Of course it is!
December 12, 2024 at 9:45 PM
3/7: Behind 🚪 8 of 🎅🏼JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR 🎅🏼 it’s @davidkbarnes.bsky.social!
“A Spark of Darkness”. This Hitchcock inspired thriller keeps you on your toes and downloading the next episode immediately! Atmospheric and gripping! Brilliant! But then it’s DKB! Of course it is!
“A Spark of Darkness”. This Hitchcock inspired thriller keeps you on your toes and downloading the next episode immediately! Atmospheric and gripping! Brilliant! But then it’s DKB! Of course it is!
2/7: behind 🚪 7 of 🎄JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR🎄 it’s @camlannpod.bsky.social! This gorgeous epic post-apocalyptic fantasy is full of heart and hope 💛 (and a stunning score!) They are also currently fundraising season 2!
December 12, 2024 at 9:45 PM
2/7: behind 🚪 7 of 🎄JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR🎄 it’s @camlannpod.bsky.social! This gorgeous epic post-apocalyptic fantasy is full of heart and hope 💛 (and a stunning score!) They are also currently fundraising season 2!
It’s day 6 of ☃️JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR☃️ and today I am suggesting Dracula: the Danse Macabre. This is a lavishly designed retelling of “Dracula” by the amazing @gabrielurbina.bsky.social Faithful in spirit to the original but with some fantastic twists that you won’t see coming! 🧛♂️
December 6, 2024 at 9:28 PM
It’s day 6 of ☃️JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR☃️ and today I am suggesting Dracula: the Danse Macabre. This is a lavishly designed retelling of “Dracula” by the amazing @gabrielurbina.bsky.social Faithful in spirit to the original but with some fantastic twists that you won’t see coming! 🧛♂️
2/2: TROWSERS MEEOWSERS! Behind door 🚪 5 it’s one of my perennial faves: @LongCatMedia’s MOCKERY MANOR: A really brilliant comedy thriller set inside a 1980s theme park. If you like excellent podcasts and Alton Towers this is for you!
December 5, 2024 at 9:34 PM
2/2: TROWSERS MEEOWSERS! Behind door 🚪 5 it’s one of my perennial faves: @LongCatMedia’s MOCKERY MANOR: A really brilliant comedy thriller set inside a 1980s theme park. If you like excellent podcasts and Alton Towers this is for you!
1/2 I missed yesterday so now I bring you Doors 4 & 5 of 🎄JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR🎄
Behind 🚪 4 it’s the fantastic MIDNIGHT BURGER which is enormously fun: a time travelling, space hopping diner! It has deservedly garnered high praise from all who listen
Behind 🚪 4 it’s the fantastic MIDNIGHT BURGER which is enormously fun: a time travelling, space hopping diner! It has deservedly garnered high praise from all who listen
December 5, 2024 at 9:33 PM
1/2 I missed yesterday so now I bring you Doors 4 & 5 of 🎄JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR🎄
Behind 🚪 4 it’s the fantastic MIDNIGHT BURGER which is enormously fun: a time travelling, space hopping diner! It has deservedly garnered high praise from all who listen
Behind 🚪 4 it’s the fantastic MIDNIGHT BURGER which is enormously fun: a time travelling, space hopping diner! It has deservedly garnered high praise from all who listen
What’s behind door 3 of 🎅🏼Jen’s Audio Drama Advent Calendar🎅🏼 2024? Why it’s @nosmallrolls.bsky.social! An utterly delightful DnD adventure with some truly magical
Performances and really great storytelling. Go listen!
Performances and really great storytelling. Go listen!
December 3, 2024 at 7:31 PM
What’s behind door 3 of 🎅🏼Jen’s Audio Drama Advent Calendar🎅🏼 2024? Why it’s @nosmallrolls.bsky.social! An utterly delightful DnD adventure with some truly magical
Performances and really great storytelling. Go listen!
Performances and really great storytelling. Go listen!
It’s Day 2 of Jen’s ❄️AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR❄️ And today I’m recommending the sci-fi mystery @redvalleypod.bsky.social It’s such a great twisty-turny show that will keep you on your toes! Check it out!
December 2, 2024 at 4:51 PM
It’s Day 2 of Jen’s ❄️AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR❄️ And today I’m recommending the sci-fi mystery @redvalleypod.bsky.social It’s such a great twisty-turny show that will keep you on your toes! Check it out!
It’s Dec 1st! Which means it’s DAY 1 of ☃️JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR☃️ where I recommend brilliant audio fiction podcasts for your delight!
I’m Kicking it all off with @sassquachcomics.bsky.social’s DECK THE HALLS: a pitch perfect festive rom com that’s perfect for Hallmark fans!
I’m Kicking it all off with @sassquachcomics.bsky.social’s DECK THE HALLS: a pitch perfect festive rom com that’s perfect for Hallmark fans!
December 1, 2024 at 6:26 PM
It’s Dec 1st! Which means it’s DAY 1 of ☃️JEN’S AUDIO DRAMA ADVENT CALENDAR☃️ where I recommend brilliant audio fiction podcasts for your delight!
I’m Kicking it all off with @sassquachcomics.bsky.social’s DECK THE HALLS: a pitch perfect festive rom com that’s perfect for Hallmark fans!
I’m Kicking it all off with @sassquachcomics.bsky.social’s DECK THE HALLS: a pitch perfect festive rom com that’s perfect for Hallmark fans!
Want to grab a Black Friday bargain?
HIGH VAULTAGE - which has been shortlisted for the Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction - is currently £13.77 on Amazon!
Obviously support indie stores where and when you can.
HIGH VAULTAGE - which has been shortlisted for the Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction - is currently £13.77 on Amazon!
Obviously support indie stores where and when you can.
November 29, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Want to grab a Black Friday bargain?
HIGH VAULTAGE - which has been shortlisted for the Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction - is currently £13.77 on Amazon!
Obviously support indie stores where and when you can.
HIGH VAULTAGE - which has been shortlisted for the Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction - is currently £13.77 on Amazon!
Obviously support indie stores where and when you can.